Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise
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Very informative post, Emmanuel, many thanks for it!
Well, I have purchased my wonderful Jaeger Chronograph Sector dial watch in Lugano by Somazzi, two years ago:
They are still in the business, what I find respectable after so many years!
Truly yours,
Adam
Somazzi - Patek Philippe in Lugano, Switzerland
In showcase 64 of the Patek Philippe Museum , entitled " The Second at the Center ", sits this magnificent watch with a two-tone sector dial signed “ Somazzi Lugano ”. The movement was manufactured in 1919 and the case in 1934 . As shown by these pages fr...
Thanks for the wonderful post, Emmanuel!
The sector dials got me thinking about this one which is a very close copy ( the dial, hands and even the case). This is my TZ 21st anniversary edition from 2017. I have loved it since then 😁. I need to pull it out of the bank vault so I can enjoy it all ...
Thank you, Steve! Your TZ looks wonderful.
I’m sure it’ll be happy to get some wrist time! ;-) Best, Emmanuel
Thanks Emmanuel for the post with such intersesting history ! Sector dial is an interesting design !
Many years ago when I saw reviewing Calatrava AR models, the 5396 sector dial drew my attention. I liked the overall design but at the end felt that with an AR function, the dial was too busy for my taste. 5296 on the other hand strikes a very good balanc...
I agree with you that the sector dial of the 5296 looks better than the one of the 5396.
Concerning the double stamped dials, I have listed around 30 different brands: I will post about it soon. Best, Emmanuel
Wonderful post dear Emmanuel.
Of course I would prefer always the original. It is such a lovely and iconic watch. 😍😍😍 Thanks for sharing. René
Thank you, René. Like you, I think that the ref. 96
with a two-tone sector dial, whether double signed or not is in a class of its own. Best, Emmanuel
Very informative post, Emmanuel, many thanks for it!
Well, I have purchased my wonderful Jaeger Chronograph Sector dial watch in Lugano by Somazzi, two years ago: They are still in the business, what I find respectable after so many years! Truly yours, Adam ...
Wow, great timepiece, Adam,
and great that it comes from Somazzi! Thanks for chiming in and sharing your watch! Best, Emmanuel